The Sidney Police Department opened its doors March 21, celebrating its new facility with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

United Way of Western Nebraska is making Easter a little brighter for families in our community with its Easter Basket Fiundraiser.

Kimball was well represented on the winter sport all conference rosters announced Friday. Three boys basketball players, one girls basketball player, two boys wrestlers and a girls wrestler were all named to the Western Trails Conference All Conference te

A Wyoming fugitive wanted for forgery and probation violation was arrested in Kimball on Thursday after law enforcement executed a warrant service.

The Sidney Sharpshooters competed in Sutherland March 15 and will be in Mitchell Saturday, March 22.

Debbie Sweetser is retiring after 30 years at Sidney Regional Medical Center.

The Center for Rural Affairs will be hosting a workshop April 3 in Ogallala on small business financing.

Riverside Discovery Center in Scottsbluff is the new home of an abandoned Mountain Lion cub from Utah.

A Scottsbluff man remains in custody following a deadly fire that claimed the life of his father Thursday night.

The Nebraska Hospital Association has recognized Sidney Regional Medical Center CEO Jason Petik with the 2024 American Hospital Association Grassroots Champion Award.

The Wiener Dog Races, entertainment, parade and tent committees are all in need of additional manpower.

The Sidney Elks Lodge is taking its "Bingo Night" on the road, supporting the Beckett Block family with Bingo in Lodgepole March 22.

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen will be hosting a town hall meeting in Ogallala 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. March 24.

A former Alliance Runza manager has pleaded guilty to two felony charges following an investigation by the Alliance Police Department into inappropriate contact with a minor.

Five linemen from Wheat Belt Public Power District in Sidney left for York to assist with power restoration following the devastating blizzard that swept through eastern Nebraska this week.

SIDNEY -- A program is in place to help people safely store firearms during times of crisis.

The Western Community College Area Board of Governors is pleased to announce that the District 2 and District 4 vacancies have been filled.

The Nebraska Department of Transportation announced early Thursday morning Interstate 80 and Highway 30 are both open in all directions across the state.

The City of Kimball formally owns the Church of Christ property with plans to raze the property for future use.

Work is set to begin at the 13th Avenue underpass on Monday, March 24.

A jackknifed semi-truck blocked traffic on westbound Interstate 80 early Wednesday morning, bringing vehicles to a standstill as winter weather created hazardous driving conditions.

Here's the latest winter weather information, including weather alerts, road conditions, storm related announcements and power outages.

A major winter storm began sweeping across Nebraska early Tuesday evening, bringing high winds, snow and dangerous travel conditions

KCTS representatives met with the Kimball City Council to with a proposal to connect youth with community activities.

Sidney School District Board of Education meeting included 11 staff resignations on Monday night. 

Jaelen Johnston’s deep country vocals and heartfelt delivery earned him a victory on The Voice Monday night in his Battle Round matchup against Hailey Wright.

Two Cheyenne County District Court staff and the District Court Reporter were recognized Monday, March 17, during Nebraska Trial Court Week.

The Sidney School District Board of Education recognized the February Students of the Month in the March 17 board meeting.

Artwork and safety have met at Scottsbluff's Public Safety Building. Posters are in place directing people needing help after business hours.

The 200 block of Walnut Street in Kimball is closed March 17 and 18 for road work.

A 15-year-old rural Morrill teen was flown to a Colorado hospital for injuries suffered in a single vehicle accident March 11.

Amazon is opening a "Last-Mile" facility west of Sterling, Colo. The plan was confirmed recently by Logan County Economic Development Director Trae Miller.

A mile-long brush fire forced the closure of westbound Interstate 76 near Mile Point 165, about 15 miles west of Julesburg, on Sunday afternoon according to the Colorado Department of Transportation.

Regional West Medical Center has appointed Ned Resch as its new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the hospital’s board of directors announced Monday. Resch succeeds Mel McNea, who served in the role for the past two years.

Nashville recording artist BJ Jamison and rising Nebraska country music artist Grant Pickrel got The Rusty Bucket Pub & Grub’s St. Patrick’s Day weekend celebration off to a high note Friday night.

Girard was 35 years old when she was last accounted for on June 13, 1997. At the time, she was living with her boyfriend in Scottsbluff.

A town hall meeting will be held 6 p.m. April 1 at Kimball High School to offer the community Sentinel Program updates.

This has been an important week around the Capitol, as we have reached the deadline for Senator and Committee Priority Bill designations. I have chosen Legislative Bill 538, introduced by Senator Brian Hardin.

The Alliance Police Department took delivery of three low-mileage, used patrol cars purchased from Chicago Motors in Chicago, Ill. in its effort to retire aging equipment.

Strong winds and unsettled weather are set to impact the Sidney region beginning Friday, according to the National Weather Service.

Spring emergency siren testing is scheduled to begin , Wednesday, March 26. Testing will be conducted at 10 a.m., unless inclement weather is occurring.

The Sidney and Greater Area (SAGA) Fund announces the open application period for its April 2025 grant application cycle. The SAGA Fund is dedicated to igniting positive changes and addressing pressing local needs.

A Gering man was arrested after the Alliance Police Department was contacted about his involvement in "inappropriate and illegal activities with an underage individual."

Alliance Police Sgt David LaDuke returns to full duty after he was injured making contact with a violent suspect in 2024.

After months of anticipation, Sonny’s Super Snow Mountain officially melted Wednesday, leaving behind not just dirt and dust, but one lucky winner in the annual contest with radio stations 987 The Big Boy and Cheyenne County Country.

The Sidney Police Department is investigating an alleged incident involving inappropriate contact between juveniles at Legion Park.

The Sidney City Council received one bid in the March 11 council meeting for the former police department building.

Growers gathered at the Knight Museum and Sandhills Center in Alliance on February 27 for the annual Nebraska 2025 On-Farm Research Network results event to learn how research projects on their farms and others were faring. 

David and Jennifer Mead have announced their retirement from music education. They have been teaching a total of 33 years; 29 years in Sidney.

An Ogallala man will be sentenced in May for a Kearney sexual assault involving a 13-year-old victim.

Kid's Korner Child Care Center in Sidney, with the newly-added "The Hangout" introduced their new look at a ribbon cutting March 10.

Alliance Police Department Capt. Kirk Felker recently completed a three-day FBI training course. The course was held at the FBI Omaha Field Office.

As Chief of Police for the City of Kimball, I would like to highlight our police department. I am very humbled by the quality of officers we have. As I mentioned many times before, we are not in a hurry to be fully staffed. We will not take the first appl

Chadron State College has announced students accepted into the Rural Health Opportunities Program (RHOP) pathway for Fall 2025.

A Lyman man was arrested Friday night at Walmart in Scottsbluff after attempting to flee officers while in possession of a concealed firearm, according to the Scottsbluff Police Department.

Dr. Ron K. Patterson has announced his intent to resign as Chadron State College’s President to become the next President of Murray State University. Murray State University’s Board of Regents made the announcement during a public meeting Monday.

The Hall Sisters, a quartet from Garner, N.C. will be at the Sidney High School Performing Arts Center on March 28. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors, and $5 for students, Children under 5 are free.

A collision between a semi-truck hauling cattle and a car at the intersection of Highway 71 and West 42nd Street in Scottsbluff Sunday afternoon resulted in the semi overturning and the loss of eight cows.

A train engine sparked a fire in a wheat stubble field east of Brownson on Sunday afternoon, burning 30 acres of a wheat stubble field before firefighters were able to contain the blaze, south of Cheyenne County Road 32.

Fire danger is set to return Monday across Nebraska, with Red Flag Warnings issued for large portions of the state.

The Cheyenne County Lawyers’ Association is offering a $1,500 scholarship to a deserving student from Cheyenne County.

A Lorenzo teen was treated for injuries suffered in a single vehicle accident on Cheyenne County Road 8 near County Road 113 March 4.

A Kimball man was sentenced March 4 to 24 months for Class 4 Felony Cruelty to Animal Resulting in Death. He was found guilty of killing and eating his ex-wife's cat.

The All is Bright Christmas Tour is the recipient of a Nebraska Tourism Marketing Grant. The grant will be used to expand promotional efforts for the 2025 event.